# California Diaper Deal Bypassed Bidding | Venice Beach News

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Podcast: [Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/venice-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561931)
Published: 2026-07-18T02:02:54+00:00
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California’s governor touts a $6.2 million diaper giveaway as a competitive bid—but state records reveal it was secretly awarded without public competition. This isn’t an isolated case: over two dozen similar exemptions totaling more than $1 billion quietly bypass standard bidding rules, covering everything from opioid funds to suicide crisis grants. Most never expire and dodge public oversight. Baby2Baby, the recipient, has received state money before without competitive bids—but this time, the contract is buried in the budget with no public notice. State officials admit these exemptions allow fast-tracked deals, but critics question transparency and accountability when the governor claims “competitive” bidding. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e0ff3148daa050ff

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